A doctor in Sudan treated a 12-year-old boy whose arms were blown off. Mick Ebeling decided to create 3-D printed arms for the boy, Daniel.When Ebeling met Daniel, he was very "sullen," as he put it. Daniel gradually warmed up to Ebeling. They fitted Daniel into the arm, and he wasn't able to move it at first. Eventually, he fed himself. Ebeling came to the realization that "
by helping one, you have the potential to help many -- and that might just be the secret to it all."
I think this is wonderful. It makes me happy that this boy is able to have these prosthetic arms.Hopefully, more people will be able to 3-D print more prosthetic parts. I also think Ebeling's realization is really true. Helping one could start the spark to help more.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/19/opinion/3d-print-arm-daniel/index.html?hpt=wo_mid
It's crazy how far technology has brought us. This is truly great. But one must always acknowledge the possibility of a frankenstein.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that technology has advanced far enough that we can replace people's missing limbs or other necessary body parts. But then I was so confused by this title cause I was imagining a boy with paper arms??? That would suck. Poor paper arm boy
ReplyDeletewell, when you think about it, skin is very delicate and easily cut (like paper). In other subjects, Im happy 3D priniting has gone to have a more useful, medical aspect for people and not a purpose soley for weapons.
ReplyDeleteI believe 3D printing will become very important for medical purposes, just as long as the material doesn't cause cancer for like bone transplants..
ReplyDeletethis is really great how technology helped this kid, 3d printing is really a impressive tool that could really be helpful in the future
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